A review by lace_daisies_and_mary_oliver
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams

emotional hopeful informative inspiring slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I loved this book, it took place of the protagonist’s entire life from the age of (from memory) 5. It really is about coming of age, being a woman (especially when that in itself was frowned upon) and a love of words.
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